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S945 JSO

1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G124,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 JSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-G1
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,920 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 40,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 39,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 37,991 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 29,514 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2021 29,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 28,581 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,832 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 25,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,744 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,134 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-G1?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Horn not working 13
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S945 JSO is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 24,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S945 JSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S945 JSO is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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